The Sad Loss of Edward Hicks, Beloved Bronx RotarianMembers of the Rotary Club of the Bronx are devastated by the loss of one of our most wonderful members, Edward Hicks. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word, a tireless and dedicated Rotarian who introduced many new members to the Club, a humble and genuinely loving individual who always had a smile and charming sense of humor. We will all miss him terribly.  |
Ralph Scottino Installed as Newest President of Bronx Rotary The Rotary Club of the Bronx held its annual President’s Dinner at the Marina Del Rey on June 27, 2019. Ralph Scottino (shown above with Pat Fichera) was installed as President for 2019-2020.  The installation of Officers and Board was done by DGN Mary Shackleton.  Ed Hicks was surprised with a special award of recognition for his unflagging service to the Club.  Frank Capasso was an ardent Rotarian before his passing and his family has continued to support Bronx Rotary projects. They were honored for their continuing support in his name.  Ram Gupta is a longtime member of Bronx Rotary, has served as President and supported and furthered a myriad of projects over the years. Bronx Rotary is grateful for that support. He is pictured here with family members, his wife received the award on his behalf.  Richard Powers received a Paul Harris Fellow from Bronx Rotary for his dedication to our Gift of Life program. PDG Janet DiBenedetto presented the award. |
City Island "Birdman" Jack Rothman to Speak at Bronx Rotary Club |
Holiday Party with Bronx Rotary & Bronx Opera Company! |
Rotary Club of the Bronx Gives Grant to St. Joseph's School for the Deaf |
Gabrielle Medina - 2001 Gabrielle Medina from Honduras received her Gift of Life surgery in 2001. |
Finding Safe Haven For years, Angalia Bianca had slept in abandoned buildings throughout Chicago. She stole. She did drugs. She spent time in and out of jail for forgery, theft, trespassing, and possession of narcotics. But after she landed in prison for the seventh time, something changed -- Bianca knew she wanted a better life. She just didn’t know how to make it happen.After serving her time, Bianca sought help from a local homeless organization, A Safe Haven, and moved to its shelter in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Bianca followed the program closely -- she attended all the required meetings, passed drug tests, and volunteered at every opportunity. |
Helping people with disabilities make their own music Music has been an important part of leading an ordinary life for students at the Music School for Children With Disabilities in Honor of Paul Harris in Lublin, Poland. Founded by Rotary members, the school serves 20 students with various disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and visual impairments. The Rotary Club of Lublin-Centrum-Maria Curie-Sklodowska has provided funding with help from Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and the Henryk Wieniawski Musical Society, which houses the school. After their son Mateusz was born with underdeveloped eyes, Mariusz and Joanna Kania looked for ways to help him be active. When he showed an aptitude for music, they looked for a teacher and were thrilled to find the Paul Harris music school. |
